| 2006 | July 14th - 15th | 2009 | July 17th - 18th |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | July 20th - 21st | 2010 | July 16th - 17st |
| 2008 | July 18th - 19th | 2011 | July 15th - 16th |
| Friday | |
|---|---|
5 pm |
Kids Games begin |
5 pm |
Beer Garden opens |
6 pm |
Burgermeister Proclamation and Festival Blessing |
6-8 pm |
Let’s Eat - Brats, Metts, Rib-eye steak sandwiches and more |
7:30 pm |
Live Auction - bid on unique, distinctive items from local artists |
8 - 11 pm |
Music featuring Pros’t Band well known for its German & American music |
Saturday |
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7 am |
Breakfast: ham, sausage, eggs, fruit, home-made baked goods, til 11 am. In Oldenburg School Cafeteria. |
7 am |
Die Wanderung 7 am start til 11am - 10K Walk through Village and Countryside |
8 am |
Radfahren ( Bike Ride) -Scenic country roads; 7 mile and 20 mile groups ; start @ 8:00 am. Meet in front of Town Hall . Entry fee (includes free Teeshirt) $15 - Must wear helmet. |
8am |
Freudenthon - Walk the Wanderung, Ride the Radfahren and run the Lauf. To win, one must complete all three events and have the best time in the Lauf. Ties will be determined at the Stein holding table |
10 am |
32 Indiana Volunteer Infantry formation of reenactors. Cemetery memorial service for Civil War veterans |
10 am |
WW II Living history reenactors of the era |
11 am |
Old Farm Machinery Display. See the antique mechanical wonders. |
11 am |
Let’s Eat. Reuben sandwiches; brats, metts, sauerkraut balls and more. |
12 noon |
Die Doppel Adler Musikanten German Band World Tour |
12 noon |
Beer Garden Blooms; variety booths; games open |
12 noon |
German & Hoosier Chicken dinners & desserts |
12 noon |
RIb-eye Steak Sandwich stand |
1 - 4 pm |
Michaela Farm Tours Meet @ the Barn. |
2 pm |
Der “German” Games: stein holding, beer sliding, etc |
2 pm |
Kids Games and attractions. |
2 pm |
32nd Indiana Volunteer Infantry Living history presentation. |
2 pm |
Art Contest Judging |
3 pm |
Costume Contest - "Dress For The Fest" - Dress in Authentic Mens or Womens German Attire, walk around judging between 3pm and 5pm |
3 pm |
Die Fledermauchen Tanzgruppe |
3 pm |
Wine Tasting Contest Submit your own home-made wine. Prizes! |
4 pm |
Pie Auction - Bid & win a home- made favorite. A Freudenfest Classic! |
5:30 pm |
Die Fledermouchen Tanzgruppe |
5:30 pm |
Mass at Holy Family Church |
5:45 pm |
Children’s 1k Fun Run |
6 pm |
Eureka German Band |
6:30 pm |
5K Oldenburg Lauf (New route this year) |
8 pm |
Die Doppel Adler Musikanten German Band |
10 pm |
Grand Raffle Drawing |
10:35 pm |
POS Club Meeting & Membership drive |
